A CALL TO ACTION! YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS HOUSING: BE A P.R.O.!
September 16, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021 WEBINAR
Sharon Hueftle and Lori Ferguson with SCEDD (South Central Economic Development District, Inc) took time to share their knowledge about and encourage communities to be proactive in planning and doing housing projects. Hueftle presented a diagram that talked through finding your organic process that consists of: look, gather, talk, connect, discover, lead, share, and embark.

The 80th HomeNE Learning Network featured Jean Van Iperen, who discussed Columbus, Nebraska’s housing challenges and the city’s proactive strategies to address them. Jean highlighted the city’s 7% population growth and a shortage over 4 years of 387 homes, prompting efforts like zoning reform, streamlined permitting, and investment in new developments, including a 238-unit apartment complex. The city is also planning a new housing study, exploring affordable housing options, and considering mixed-use projects to meet evolving community needs. Participants were encouraged to revisit past webinars for insights and to attend the upcoming session on June 19th featuring Michelle Cole. The session emphasized the value of small takeaways from presentations and invited community members to share their stories for future webinars.